Recent Tasty Recipes

Unfortunately, nothing very exciting has been going on for the last month so I haven't posted anything. However, I have tried a few new recipes that were very yummy so I thought I'd share:

Almond Crusted Tilapia

(This is for two people but you can expand it as needed to fit your family.)

2 large tilapia fillets

lemon pepper seasoning

kosher salt

garlic powder

onion power

1/2 cup whole almonds

1 cup whole wheat flour

one egg

1 TBSP olive oil

Season the fillets to taste with the seasonings listed above. Using a food processor or blender, chop the almonds. Mix the almonds and flour together on a plate. Scramble the egg in a bowl. Coat the seasoned fillets in the egg. Bread the fillets with flower and almond mixture In a large skillet heat the olive oil on medium heat. Pan fry the filets for about 5-7 on each side (keep the heat on medium). It has a great crunch texture because of the almonds! I served it wilt green beans almondine and garlic mashed potatoes.

Bacon and Gouda Stuffed Pork Chops

I tried this recipe but my pork chops were too thin to stuff. Instead I topped them with bacon and cheese and finished cooking them in a white wine cream sauce. I will try it again with them actually stuffed but they were still great! (I took this picture from the recipe website. It's what they are SUPPOSED to look like.)

Ingredients
2 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (2 1/4 inch thick) center-cut, bone-in pork chops
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper

Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
In a small bowl, combine the cheese, bacon, parsley, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
Lay the chop flat on cutting board, and with a sharp knife held parallel to the board, cut a pocket into the pork, going all the way to the bone, but leaving the sides intact. Stuff cheese mixture into pocket, and close with a wooden toothpick. Brush meat with oil, and season with salt and more black pepper.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes on each side, or until pork is done. Careful not to overcook!